Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole
A hearty and comforting Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, perfect for family gatherings and busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk or beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté the onion and garlic in a skillet until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Brown the beef in the skillet while breaking it up, and drain excess fat (approximately 8 minutes).
- Combine the beef mixture with rice, soup, milk or broth, 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining 0.5 cups of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce. For a vegetarian version, swap ground beef with lentils or black beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: casserole, ground beef, comfort food, family recipe, easy dinner